Shows
The Johan Rene PodcastAbulafia & Jazz, the Kabbalah of Combinations (with Jason Caplan)I am talking to musician Jason Caplan about his approach to Abulafian Mysticism and Music.2021-07-0136 min
The Stoic JewTSJ Q&A: "Are You a Stoic?" (Epictetus - Enchiridion 51:3) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Synopsis: Today we're going to try an experiment ... The Stoic Jew Q&A! This experiment was suggested by my friend, Albert, and our first question was submitted (unknowingly) by another friend, Yoel Schaper, who asked me the question: "Are you a Stoic?" If you enjoy this episode, please send me more questions about the relationship between Stoicism and Judaism, about particular Stoic or Jewish ideas, or about real-world applications and scenarios. Maybe we can make this a monthly or a weekly thing! Be sure to...2021-03-0511 min
The Johan Rene PodcastRav Shagar & Postmodernism (with Levi Morrow)Talking about the philosophy of the late Rabbi Shimon Gershon Rosenberg ztzl with Levi Morrow.2021-01-171h 15The Johan Rene PodcastChanukah! Why isn't the book of Maccabees in the Hebrew Bible? With Prof. Malka SimkovichAfter shamelessly stuffing my face with Chanukah donuts I unapologetically explored second temple Judaism(s) with Prof. Malka Simkovich, author of 'Discovering Second Temple Literature: The Stories and Scriptures That Shaped Early Judaism'2020-12-1647 minThe Johan Rene PodcastAnalyze This! Analytic Philosophy and the existence of God (With Dr. Tyron Goldschmidt)Joined by philosopher and author Dr. Tyron Goldschmidt we talk Analytical Philosophy of Judaism and discuss both strengths and weaknesses of a couple (or so) arguments for God.2020-12-0200 minThe Johan Rene PodcastThe Jewish-Muslim Interfaith Kumzitz (with Reb Lee Weissman)Schmoozing about Jewish Muslim relations with Chassidic Interfaith dialoguer Lee Weissman.2020-08-3153 minThe Johan Rene PodcastThe perplexingly strong hand of Maimonidean primacy (with Mordehai Ish Yemini)Has Judaism strayed? According to my guest, a Maimonidean par excellence, it has. We talk the importance of Maimonides, the need for recomiting to Judaisms primary sources, and the rejection of Kabbalah.2020-08-181h 06The Johan Rene PodcastPodcast Update (Kinda Sorta)Discussing the plans for the podcast with my wife Mindy Schaper.2020-08-1114 minThe Johan Rene PodcastStruggling with Emunah (With Rabbi Pesach Sommer)Joined by Rabbi Pesach Sommer, we talk about the personal and intellectual struggles with the truth of Judaism.2020-08-0658 minThe Johan Rene PodcastOn Being Unconventional within Orthodox Convention (with Misha Lindenberg)Being an out-of-the-box individual in the conformist frum community can be a challenge. Challenge accepted. Joined by my teacher and friend Misha Lindenberg.2020-08-021h 01The Johan Rene PodcastOh No! Seth Rogen said something about Israel! (With the Yak Attack)Actor Seth Rogen dared to have an an opinion about Israel we didn't like. So I was forced to call in the Yak Attack, aka Brooklyn's legend Jacob Bard, to face this celebrity cricis wrong-think head on!2020-07-3136 minThe Johan Rene PodcastJews, Farrakahn, and Anti-Semitism (((with Asher Lovy)))In this episode, Asher Lovy and grapple with the new wave of Anti-Semitism coming out of a particular corner of black social media. How should we Jews deal with this?2020-07-2859 minThe Johan Rene PodcastWhen DeSean Jackson met fake HitlerDeSean Jackson, football player for the Philadelphia Eagles, recently got into hot water for his anti-Semitic fake Hitler quote.
I talk about the quote, Black Hebrew Israelite conspiracy theories, Nazi racial theories, and the Khazar Jewish kingdom.
I also examine how oddly enough, fake Hitler is very similar to real Hitler.2020-07-1342 minThe Johan Rene PodcastBiblical Criticism from HeavenTogether with my wife, we discuss academic Biblical studies and their methodological assumptions. We compare their approach to the traditional Jewish approach and discuss how modern Jewish academics incorporates academic Biblical studies. My wife cracks jokes she thinks are funny and I bring in philosophy because I'm me.2020-07-0655 minThe Johan Rene PodcastDemonsIn which we discuss demons: demons in the ancient world, demons in Judaism, and thinking about demons philosophically. Mindy also sings her favorite demon song.2020-07-0657 minThe Johan Rene PodcastWho am I?"Getting to know you/getting to know all about you." In this brief episode, my wife interviews me about my upbringing and how I got to where I am today. We discuss growing up in the Netherlands School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, playing Thor, being Gothic, and meeting my very first Jews at a bar on Friday night.2020-06-2429 min